The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for August 7th
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Recreation Guides Available
- Extended Pool Season
- Pooch Pool Party
- Teens Only – Party at the Pool
- 45 and Over Softball League
- Seeking Volunteers
- Vote for Clarksville’s Downtown Market
APSU using program to help military personnel succeed on college entrance exam
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University is helping active duty military personnel to succeed on the college entrance examination through a program called Keys to Entrance Exam Preparation (KEEP).
The program is an APSU initiative that primarily targets military applicants who need help in meeting the University’s admission standards for the COMPASS exam. It features a Web-based educational platform and an open learning lab for individualized tutoring. It is a free service to applicants. [Read more]
St. Bethlehem Principal Announced
Clarksville, TN – Tracy Hodges has been named principal at St. Bethlehem Elementary School, replacing Gina Biter who was appointed principal of Northeast Elementary School.
Hodges most recently served as assistant principal at Kenwood Elementary School. Prior to her administrative experience, she served as a middle school literacy coach in Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. [Read more]
Parks and Recreation Trail Cleanup relocates for this Saturday
Clarksville, TN – The cleanup at the Upland Trail, located on Spring Street, on Saturday, scheduled for August 6th from 8:00am to 11:00am will now be taking place at Dixon Park.
Dixon Park is located at 117 South 10th Street. The hours remain the same. [Read more]
Contestant Search Underway
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit is seeking contestants for the upcoming Community Awareness Day event 2011.
This will be the 10th annual event and is scheduled for Saturday, October 15th from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Veteran’s Plaza at 350 Pageant Lane. The search is for contestants of any age that can sing Karaoke. [Read more]
APSU Hosts 2011-12 Youth Leadership Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – A few days before the start of the 2011-12 school year, 30 high school students recently selected for the Youth Leadership Clarksville Class of 2012 spent the first part of their day getting to know each other – a crucial step before the afternoon’s activities.
One of the class members was tossed a ball. The student had to say his first name and toss the ball to someone else, who then had to repeat the previous names and add his at the end.
It’s a game designed to teach and build memory tools, said Dr. Robyn Hulsart, associate professor of professional studies at Austin Peay State University who led the exercise.
High school students in the 2011-12 Youth Leadership Clarksville program participate in a team-building exercise during their opening retreat August 2nd at Austin Peay State University. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
Montgomery Central Little League Fall Baseball Signup
Cunningham, TN – The Montgomery Central Little League will be conducting signups for Fall Baseball Thursday, August 11th from 5:00pm – 7:30pm and Saturday, August 13th from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Signups will be held at the Montgomery Central Little League Building.
For more information contact Wesley Walker at 931.436.8089 or visit their website www.mcllonline.com
Back-To-School Supplies and Clothing Giveaway
Clarksville, TN – Free school supplies and clothing will be given away at the annual Raliegh A. Jones Back-to-School Bash, which will be held Sunday, August 7th, at 3:00pm at Northwest High School. Doors will open at 2:00pm.
Each year thousands of school supplies are given away. The event is open to the community. Clothes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. [Read more]
Markets Tumble on Signs of Weakening Global, U.S. Economies
Clarksville, TN – Stocks fell sharply yesterday around the world, accelerating a widespread decline that began as the United States approached the August 2 deadline for averting default and then resumed with even more intensity after a brief rally when a debt/budget deal was reached in Washington.
On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 512.76, or 4.31%, while the broader S&P 500 dropped 60.27, or 4.78%, and the tech-oriented Nasdaq declined 136.68, or 5.67%. [Read more]
Female Version of the “Odd Couple” Opens at Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell, KY – Fort Campbell’s entry in the 2011 U.S. Army Festival of the Arts Competition is “The Odd Couple” (female version) written by Neil Simon and directed by Art Conn. Performances are scheduled for August 19th, 20th and 26th at the Dale Wayrenen Recreation Center on Desert Storm Avenue.
Each year the U.S. Army Festival of the Arts Competition sends judges to all Army installations in the U.S. and abroad to judge the theater and recreation center talent shows with winners announced later in the year. Conn has been directing the Fort Campbell entries for the past 15 years, winning numerous awards for directing over the years.
Jan Dial (l) and Roxanne Waite (r) star in “The Odd Couple” (female version) at the Fort Campbell Community Theatre at the Dale Wayrenen Recreation Center on post. Performances are August 19th, 20th and 26th.
